Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Lander
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Telopea 4(2) 1991 [1 Mar 1991]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009449
Synonyms
- Olearia pimeleoides minor Benth. [unknown]
Description
Olearia minor (also called Small Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used in salads and as a vegetable.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olearia minor is a small, white to pinkish-purple flower head. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olearia minor is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Olearia minor
Olearia minor can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia.
Olearia minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia minor?
Olearia minor
What is the common name of Olearia minor?
Small Daisy-bush
What is the natural habitat of Olearia minor?
Open forests and woodlands
Species in the Olearia genus
Olearia adenophora,
Olearia sarawaketensis,
Olearia lacunosa,
Olearia eremaea,
Olearia imbricata,
Olearia alpicola,
Olearia clemensiae,
Olearia boorabbinensis,
Olearia traversii,
Olearia ledifolia,
Olearia iodochroa,
Olearia frostii,
Olearia minor,
Olearia gordonii,
Olearia hooglandii,
Olearia kernotii,
Olearia viscosa,
Olearia lanceolata,
Olearia decurrens,
Olearia muricata,
Olearia argyrophylla,
Olearia revoluta,
Olearia laciniifolia,
Olearia oppositifolia,
Olearia mucronata,
Olearia lineata,
Olearia durifolia,
Olearia angustifolia,
Olearia axillaris,
Olearia stenophylla,
Olearia aglossa,
Olearia polita,
Olearia vernonioides,
Olearia astroloba,
Olearia ilicifolia,
Olearia matthewsii,
Olearia moschata,
Olearia obovata,
Olearia lanuginosa,
Olearia thomsonii,
Olearia glutinosa,
Olearia crenifingens,
Olearia arida,
Olearia cinerea,
Olearia hectori,
Olearia subspicata,
Olearia ferresii,
Olearia spectabilis,
Olearia stellulata,
Olearia frostii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,